A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Hostel in Karlsruhe with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
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December 2024
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
BAHNHOFPLATZ,14-16, KARLSRUHE, KAR, 76137
  • Karlsruhe Zoo
    3 min walk
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre
    14 min walk
  • Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater)
    19 min walk
  • Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark)
    39 min drive

Room options

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory (1 bed from 4 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Room for 2 Adults and 2 Children

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Karlsruhe

A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof places you in the centre of Karlsruhe, within just a 5-minute stroll of Karlsruhe Zoo and within 15 minutes of Karlsruhe Convention Centre. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Karlsruhe hostel include Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) and ZKM.

What's nearby

  • Karlsruhe Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Europahalle - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Karlsruhe Palace - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Karlsruhe (KJR-Karlsruhe Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Augartenstraße Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Erste Fracht Braugasthaus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alter Brauhof - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof

Hostel in Karlsruhe with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hostel measures 700 square feet (65 square metres) and includes conference space. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. For a fee, parking is available.

This Karlsruhe hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 levels
  • 700 sq ft of conference space
  • 65 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1919
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a bath. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 3.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 700 square feet of conference space

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1919
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 7.50

Check-out

Check-out before midnight
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 for adults and from EUR 3.50 for children
  • Pet fees vary based on length of stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 7.50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 10.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Property is also known as

A&O Hostel Karlsruhe
A&O Hostel Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Hostel
Karlsruhe A&O Hostel
A O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Hostel
A O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof KARLSRUHE
A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

Yep, A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof has a self car park with in/out privileges, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

The closest beach to A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof is Familienstrand (12.6 km).

Is A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof is a hit with families.

Does A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

No, A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is midnight.

A&O Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 298 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 298 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

vito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Gbenga

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The kitchenette was poorly serviced. There was no cooker provided to make light and simple meals that guests may wish to make. There was no weighing scale for use of guests. The staff were friendly and helpful though.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

sue, united kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to train station
Very lovely room cleaned everyday very polite and helpful staff would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Elke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Hotel is in a lovely area. 1min walk to train station and also to the zoo. Our room didn't have air condition. We booked a double room but it turned out that two beds had just been put together and there was a big gap.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth the price, can recommend it

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rather avoid
Long wait on que to confirm reservation then wait another 30 minster to be served to checkin.

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Noreen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff were helpful
Served its purpose but noisy - staff were very helpful but not great if you want a good nights sleep

8/10 Good

Siti Khadijah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean hotel
Amazing

8/10 Good

Siti Khadijah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean hotel
The hotel was amazing but the receptionist was rude.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff not honest
I accidentally left my wallet in the room, but when I call back to ask for my wallet the hotel said the couldn't found it. Not honest staff in the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Yan Hang Venus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neat clean and cheap
Very nice. I lived in A & O hostels for three times in different district. All very nice. Clean, organized, shower shampoo provided.

8/10 Good

Ian

Handy for rail travellers
The hotel caters to the hostel market, so some aspects are quite basic. The breakfast buffet is a good deal, and good range of snacks and drinks can be purchased in the lobby, as well as a take-away sandwich lunch. The hotel was very conveniently located for me as it is right beside the main railway station and I arrived and departed by train. It's not in the town centre, but there is a transit hub in front of the station, with trams and buses coming all the time, so it's easy to get into the town centre. Some of the trams also go out into the countryside, and I rode one out to the northern edge of the Black Forest. Despite the transit and railway activity, my room was quiet.

2/10 Terrible

Moe James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
inconvinient condition for 57€
I was there for one night and i am certanly happy because it was just one night . Double glass windows however from room on street was too noisy and couldnt sleep at all.single room was 2×3 meter which was small for one person,although we call box room in UK. Staff was so friendly also good services .

6/10 Okay

dave

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
used as stop over bit noisey from people outside of hostel late at night,restaurant next door is spot on! breakfast is good value! basically b&b for £20 clean no frills would use again

6/10 Okay

Shu-hao

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Julin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

David, Oldham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff
This hotel was fine. Although, there were no curtains in the room which made it difficult to sleep at night with light/noise from outside. The location is excellent next to the Hauptbahnhof, and the staff were very friendly. The hotel is looking a little tired in places and the room could do with an update. However, it was clean and I would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Canadian, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hostel right by the train station
Clean, efficient (very late) registration, good rooms. I had a crazy loud snorer in my room which meant I didn't actually sleep much, but that's no fault of the hostel, obviously.

10/10 Excellent

Iva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

annette, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy and comfortable
We were very happy with our stay

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Waste of money
Really bad. While I was in my room resting hotel issued another key for another customer they came into my room. It was quiet unpleasant moment for me.no apologise.